Natasha was learning about physical features that serve as natural boundaries between continents. one of the boundaries that she read about was a low-rising mountain range that was rich in natural resources. what is the name of this physical boundary?

a.
the alps
b.
the ural mountains
c.
the caucasus mountains
d.
the carpathian mountains

The correct answer is B. The name of the physical boundary this question refers is the Ural Mountains.

Explanation:

The Ural Mountains are a mountain system located between the East European and West Siberian plains. It extends approximately from north to south through the western part of Russia, from the coast of the Arctic Ocean to the Ural River and northwestern Kazakhstan. The mountain range is part of the border between the continents of Europe and Asia. It has a length of more than 2,200 km, width from 40 to 150 km.

c. seafloor spreading occurs.

d. crust becomes molten rock.

e. denser plates slide under lighter plates.